Bennie G. Thompson
Representative · MS-2 · D
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Apr 13, 1993
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Representative · MS-2 · D
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Apr 13, 1993
Official websiteBiographical Directory
Portrait: U.S. Government Publishing Office, via unitedstates/images (public domain)
453 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.
H.R. 17 · Paycheck Fairness Act
Introduced Mar 25, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 25, 2025 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Mar 25, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 2293 · Cormorant Relief Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 24, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 24, 2025 · original cosponsor · Animals
Latest action (Dec 10, 2025): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
H.J.Res. 80 · Establishing the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment.
Introduced Mar 24, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 3, 2025 · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Mar 24, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Res. 239 · Raising awareness of the racial disparities in the impact of colorectal cancer on the Black community.
Introduced Mar 21, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 21, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Mar 21, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 2261 · Strengthening Oversight of DHS Intelligence Act
Introduced Mar 21, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 1, 2025 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Nov 18, 2025): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
H.Res. 230 · Expressing the sense that Congress and the administration must work together, with urgency, to pursue effective food and agricultural trade policies.
Introduced Mar 18, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 21, 2025 · Foreign Trade and International Finance
Latest action (Mar 18, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 2234 · Ensuring Veterans Timely Access to Anesthesia Care Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 18, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 18, 2025 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Jun 11, 2025): Subcommittee Hearings Held
H.R. 2195 · Feed Hungry Veterans Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 18, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Apr 4, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
H.R. 2192 · Air America Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 18, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 26, 2026 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Mar 18, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select).
H.R. 2189 · To modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons, and for other purposes.
Introduced Mar 18, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 2, 2025 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Feb 24, 2026): Received in the Senate.
H.R. 2108 · TANF State Expenditure Integrity Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 14, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 14, 2025 · original cosponsor · Social Welfare
Latest action (Mar 14, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 2102 · Major Richard Star Act
Introduced Mar 14, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 14, 2025 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Apr 4, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
H.Res. 216 · Condemning the Members of Congress constituting the leadership team of the House Republican Conference.
Introduced Mar 11, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 11, 2025 · original cosponsor · Congress
Latest action (Mar 11, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.
H.R. 2055 · Caring for Survivors Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 11, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 11, 2025 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Jun 24, 2025): Subcommittee Hearings Held
H.R. 2045 · Medicare Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 11, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 11, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Mar 11, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Introduced Mar 11, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 3, 2025 · Health
Latest action (Mar 11, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 2038 · American Housing and Economic Mobility Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 11, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 11, 2025 · original cosponsor · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Mar 27, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
H.Res. 210 · Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.
Introduced Mar 10, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 10, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Mar 10, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 2021 · American Teacher Act
Introduced Mar 10, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 10, 2025 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Mar 10, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 2016 · Feed Our Families Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 10, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 30, 2025 · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Mar 10, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
H.R. 1993 · 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act
Introduced Mar 10, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 18, 2025 · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (May 21, 2026): Received in the Senate.
H.R. 1987 · Saving Our Veterans Lives Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 10, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 26, 2025 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (May 12, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
H.R. 1976 · Woman on the Twenty Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 10, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 10, 2025 · original cosponsor · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Mar 10, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R. 1966 · Mamas and Babies in Underserved Communities Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 6, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 6, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Mar 6, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced Mar 6, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 6, 2025 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Mar 6, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.